Christian VIII (1786-1848) and Queen Caroline Amalie (1796-1881) in Coronation Robes

1841

From the collection of Statens Museum for Kunst

Dominant colour

Christian VIII (1786-1848) and Queen Caroline Amalie (1796-1881) in Coronation Robes is a 1841 by Unknown, a Romanticism work, held at Statens Museum for Kunst.

Who painted this?: Unknown
When & what style?: 1841 · Romanticism
Where can I see it?: Statens Museum for Kunst

About this work

This painting shows a king and queen sitting on thrones, wearing fancy clothes and jewelry. The king is on the left, holding a scepter, and the queen is on the right, wearing a big dress and a crown. They are both looking straight ahead. The king's throne has a red cushion, and the queen's throne has a gold design. There are two stone lions, one on each side of the thrones, and a big red curtain behind them. The king and queen are wearing coronation robes, which are very fancy and decorated. This painting is an example of Romanticism, a style of art that emphasizes emotion and imagination.